Health Laboratory Scientific Officer

MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences is inviting applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for employment to fill the following vacant posts:-

Health Laboratory Scientific Officer Grade I – 1 Post.

Required Qualification
Holder of Bachelor degree/Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Advanced
Diploma from a recognized Institution. Must have been registered as a Graduate Health
Laboratory Scientific Officer by competent board/authority

Experience: Three (3) years working experience in similar post

Duties and Responsibilities
Organizes practical for undergraduate students.
Participates in consultancy projects under close supervision of senior staff.
Assists in consultancy, research and development in health field.
Assists Academic staff in their research and development activities.
Plans and supervises maintenance of laboratory/ workshop equipments and facilities.
Prepares manuscripts, laboratory practical and other relevant needs.
Instructs undergraduate and postgraduate students during practical.
Develops and modifies student’s experiments and experimental rigns in consultation withacademic members of staff.
Supervises and orients Technicians and Artisans in their duties.
Conducts on the job training for Technicians.
Guides technicians in their daily activities
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL POSTS:
Applicants must attach an up to date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, email address and telephone numbers.
Applicants should apply on the strengths of the information given in this advertisement.
The title of the position applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope.
Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates/transcripts as follows:
Postgraduate Degree/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Certificates as the case may be.
Post graduate Degree/ First Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ Diploma/ transcripts as the case may be.
Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates- All applicants.
Computer Certificates where applicable.
Professional Certificates from respective boards where applicable.
One recent passport size picture and copy of birth certificate.
Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action.
Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) or National Acreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE) for foreign non degree certificates
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date for interview.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED OR HAND DELIVERED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS on or before 4.00 p.m on 15th July 2015 (i.e. Deadline for receiving applications)
THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION,
MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES – MUHAS,
P.O. BOX 65001,
DAR ES SALAAM